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The anthracite iron industry of Lancaster County : rolling mills 1850-1900

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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
1982.
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Responsibility
by John Ward Willson Loose.
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1982.
Physical Description
129-144 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 86, no. 4
Subjects
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Founding.
Factories - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Rolling-mills.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 86, number 4 (1982), p. 129-144Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.86
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Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprints for DeWalt Products Corporation
Object ID
BLUE_F067_DeWalt
Date Range
1929-1930
Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprints for DeWalt Products Corporation
Description
DeWalt Products Corp. Fountain Ave Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 5 June 1929-10 February 1930.
Interior Details for the Offices of Mr. Gardner and Mr. Rutt. Scale: 3/8" = 1 Foot. Fireplace Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office Wall Opposite Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Floor Plan, F.S. Office Place Shelf, F.S. of Mldg. About Stone Facing, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's office, Fire Place Mr. Rutt's Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner's Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner's Office, Wall Opposite Mr. Gardner's Office, F.S. of Moulded Top on Granite Fire Place, Floor Plan, F.S. of Panel RIb., F.S. of Fire Place Shelf, F.S. of Trim Around Stone, F.S. of Cornice Mldg, Sidewall of Mr. Gardner's Office. File No. 505. Sheet No. 2. 10 February 1930.
Alterations to Factory. Scale Varies. New Sash & Frame, Detail of Entrance Door & Frame, Right Side Elevation, First Floor Plan, Detail of Brick Cornice on Main Entrance Doorway. File No. 505. Sheet No. 1. 10 February 1930.
Heating Plans. Scale: 1/8" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. File No. 4367. 5 June 1929.
Date Range
1929-1930
Creation Date
5 June 1929-10 February 1930
Year Range From
1929
Year Range To
1930
Creator
Shaub, Henry Yeagley, 1887-1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 067
People
Gardner, Mr.
Rutt, Mr.
Shaub, Henry Yeagley
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
Search Terms
Architectural plans
Blueprints
DeWalt Products
Factories
Lancaster
Offices
Extent
3 items
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F067_DeWalt
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Blueprint for DeWalt Products Corporation (BLUE_F068_DeWalt)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
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Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for DeWalt Products Corporation
Object ID
BLUE_F068_DeWalt
Date Range
1929/06/04
Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for DeWalt Products Corporation
Description
DeWalt Products Corp. Harrisburg Pike and 7 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 4 June 1929.
Office and Factory Building. Scale Varies. Elevation Figures in Circles and Broken Contour Lines, Basement Foundation Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor and Roof Plan, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation. File No. 485. Sheet No. 1-5. 4 June 1929.
Date Range
1929/06/04
Creation Date
4 June 1929
Creator
Shaub, Henry Yeagley, 1887-1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 068
People
Shaub, Henry Yeagley
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
Search Terms
Architectural plans
Blueprints
DeWalt Products
Factories
Lancaster
Offices
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F068_DeWalt
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Blueprints for DeWalt Products Corporation (BLUE_F067_DeWalt)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
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Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for factory for C. Fred Regennas & Sons
Object ID
BLUE_F075_Regennas&Sons
Date Range
No date
Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for factory for C. Fred Regennas & Sons
Description
C. Fred Regennas & Sons. Lemon and Maple Alley, Lititz, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. No Date.
Factory. Scale: 1/8" = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Right Side Elevation, Rear Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation. File No. 233. Sheet No. 1-2. No Date.
Admin/Biographical History
The Regennas Candy Shop opened for business in 1894 in Philadelphia. It was founded by C. Fred Regennas & Sons. C. Fred had learned the candy business in Lititz, PA from Billy Bollinger. Their first shop was located at 1330 North 19th Street in Philadelphia. Every week they would lead their horse-drawn carriage full of candy to tempt the local vendors. After the death of his wife, Fred returned to Lititz with his two sons, Charles and Harry. In 1910, Fred constructed a home and shop on 120 West Lemon Street.
https://clearcandy.com/history (accessed October 15, 2023)
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Creator
Shaub, Henry Yeagley, 1887-1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 075
People
Shaub, Henry Yeagley
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
Search Terms
Architectural plans
Blueprints
Factories
C. Fred Regennas and Sons
Lititz
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F075_Regennas&Sons
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
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Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for factory for Dudley Watch Company
Object ID
BLUE_F078_DudleyWatch
Date Range
1922/01/24
Collection
Blueprints and Architectural Drawings
Title
Blueprint for factory for Dudley Watch Company
Description
Dudley Watch Co. S. West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 24 January 1922.
Factory. Scale: 1/4" = 1 Foot. Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Plan Above Sill, Elevation of Glass Panel Partitions in Work Rooms, Section Through Floor Construction, North Elevation of Reception Room, Typical Steel Sash in Work Rooms, Basement Heating Plan. File No. 268. Sheet No. 1-8. 24 January 1922.
Date Range
1922/01/24
Creation Date
24 January 1922
Creator
Shaub, Henry Yeagley, 1887-1970
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Flat Files
Storage Container
Folder 078
People
Shaub, Henry Yeagley
Subjects
Architectural drawings
Blueprints
Search Terms
Architectural plans
Blueprints
Dudley Watch Company
Factories
Lancaster
Extent
1 item
Object Name
Blueprint
Language
English
Object ID
BLUE_F078_DudleyWatch
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 15 October 2023.
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
AUG 1849 F064 ML
Date Range
1849/08
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Date Range
1849/08
Year
1849
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Evans, Samuel
James, C. T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Cotton factories
Factories
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
AUG 1849 F064 ML
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Evans, Samuel. Contractor. Second defendant.
Cotton factory.
Boynton & Slote. Contractor.
3 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1865 F004 ML
Date Range
1865/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1865/04
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Cooper, William P.
Bogle, George
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Georgetown Factory
Factories
Contractors
Bart Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1865 F004 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Georgetown Factory.
Bogle, George. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Object ID
APR 1865 F005 ML
Date Range
1865/04
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' Liens
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by date filed.
Date Range
1865/04
Year
1865
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0009
People
Cooper, William P.
Heidelbaugh, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Georgetown Factory
Factories
Contractors
Bart Twp.
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Bart Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1865 F005 ML
Box Number
009
Additional Notes
Georgetown Factory.
Heidelbaugh, Jacob. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I003
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1848
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Groff, Israel W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Manheim Twp.
Groff's Card Factory
Factories
Agreements
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp. and Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0315 I003
Box Number
005
Additional Notes
Location: At Israel W. Groff's Card Factory.
Document type: Bond agreements for paying partial costs for bridge construction.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0645 I001
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Hess, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Pequea Creek
Paradise Twp.
Salisbury Twp.
Christian Hess' Factory
Factories
Specifications
Bridges
Place
Paradise Twp. and Salisbury Twp.
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0645 I001
Box Number
010
Additional Notes
Location: Near Christian Hess' Factory.
Document type: Specificatons for bridge construction.
1 item, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
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